Now the persisting furor over files related to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein has forced Trump into an unfamiliar role: trying to shut a conspiracy theory down. Epstein, a wealthy financier and convicted sex offender,

The president’s handling of the Epstein case has roiled his political base after top Justice Department officials reneged on commitments to release investigation files. The rift threatens to alienate supporters who have clamored for the documents.

President Donald Trump said he thinks Republicans could flip a handful of congressional districts in Texas next year through “​​just a very simple redrawing."

Trump and White House allies have intensified pressure on Powell, urging the Fed to cut its key interest rate through a multi-front push.